Dr. William Burden, MD

Combining a nimble intellect with compassion and empathy, Dr. William Burden embodies the ideal traits of a plastic surgeon. Since establishing Destin Plastic Surgery east of Pensacola, Florida, Dr. Burden has remained a visionary and innovator, using his experience and training to adapt top-of-the-line technology for the benefit of his patients. At the same time, he's a down-to-earth, devoted family man who coaches youth basketball and is a hands-on dad. He's creative, possessing a sense of aesthetics that comes naturally, and, at his core, he's a people person.

"You go into medicine because you like engaging people, says Dr. Burden, a board-certified plastic surgeon whose practice serves Panama City, Tallahassee, and Northwest Florida at large. "You have to enjoy making those connections. You should consider helping others a privilege and a responsibility."

As the founder and CEO of Destin Plastic Surgery, Dr. Burden established one of the Southeast's most recognized cosmetic facilities and was involved in all aspects of the practice. He designed its paperless office, developed its digital imaging system, and established the practice management philosophy, in addition to being the original designer of the building in which Destin Plastic Surgery is now located.

People from around the world travel to Destin for the innovative techniques Dr. Burden helped to pioneer, ranging from "No Scar on the Breast" augmentation to endoscopic brow lifts. He is recognized by Mentor Corporation as a leader in breast surgery and is one of only 30 plastic surgeons in the U.S. selected as a principal investigator for an adjustable silicone gel implant. Read on to learn more about his accomplishments and personal motivations.